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Down to the Ocean

from The Portingales (album) by The Portingales

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Violins and cello by V. Rose Cieri

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My eyes are like the sea
They are turbulent and green
And they will swallow you up, believe me
I've seen it happen before
I will level with you
I fall in love way too fast
And I'll let those waves carry me onward
To my own destruction

I went down to the ocean finally
And I found love only existed inside of me
The endless waves spoke stillness to my soul
And they gave me nothing to go on

Seems I'm always out of touch
Or else you are out of reach
If I can't have you, then I'll adore you
Love is a bitch that way
But one fact still remains
Constant as blood flows through my veins
There is more empty space inside of me
Than I could possibly fill

I went down to the ocean Saturday
And I saw love close its eyes and drift away
The empty stares...they filled the air
And they gave me nothing to go on

So I stand here disconsoled
With my ankles in the sea
I can still smile while I am collapsing
That's just the way that I am
Maybe someday if you can breathe
You will find me here in the green
I do not care if you can't understand
Never mattered to you anyway

I went out to the horizon on the sea
And I found my heart--it was floating aimlessly
And I felt the sand slip through my hands
And it gave me nothing to go on
I just need a little something to go on

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from The Portingales (album), released November 6, 2019
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The Portingales Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Portingales are an indie rock band out of southeastern Michigan. Combining stylistic elements as diverse as 1960's British rock, folk, and grunge, the melodic tunes of The Portingales strive to capture both the energy and melancholy of life's most meaningful experiences. ... more

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